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On Sunday, August 10, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan attended the opening conference of Season 3 of the World Padel League (WPL) in Mumbai. He was there to support his younger (World Padel League Season 3) brother and actor Sohail Khan. Also present at the event were Salman’s sister Arpita Khan, her daughter (Salman’s niece) Ayat, Sohail’s son Nirvaan Khan, and tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi, along with other people associated with the event.
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Salman Khan arrived at the event wearing an oversized full-sleeve T-shirt and denim (WPL Season 3 Mumbai) while Sohail opted for an orange T-shirt. WPL marks the debut of the Khan Tigers team in the league, owned by Sohail Khan himself. Co-founded by tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi, the league will be held from August 12 to 16 at the NESCO Centre in Goregaon, Mumbai.
Salman’s take on buying an IPL team
During the event, Salman was asked if he had ever thought about buying a team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The superstar replied with honesty, saying: "Now we are too old for the IPL… We got an offer for a team a long time ago (World Padel League August dates), but we didn’t take it, and it’s not like we regret that decision. We are very happy with ISPL. This is our style—tennis ball cricket, gully cricket… the kind we actually play. Big leagues are not really for us; this is better for us.”
At the World Padel League Season 3 conference, (International players in WPL 2025) Salman humorously added that he would like to start his own leagues for classic childhood games like ‘hide and seek’ and ‘chor-police’. He said: "I would like to start leagues for marbles, gilli-danda, chain cook, hide and seek, and chor-police. Also, for educated people, I want to start a ‘doctor-doctor’ league.” His witty comment drew everyone’s attention. (Watch WPL live streaming)
Padel – Easy, Fun, and Injury-Free
Talking about the special features of the padel game, Salman said that it doesn’t require high expenses (Indian Padel Federation support WPL), large spaces, or fear of injuries. Unlike cricket, which needs helmets, pads, gloves, a large field, and expensive gear, padel can be played in every neighborhood.
What Sohail Khan said about the World Padel League
Owner of the Khan Tigers, Sohail Khan, expressed high hopes for the league’s future, saying: "As a family, we see ourselves as tigers. So when I got the chance to name my team, I chose ‘Khan Tigers’. I genuinely want this league (WPL teams Vedanta Leopards) to become as big as the IPL one day. But that won’t happen until Indian athletes start playing padel. That’s the only way it will grow. It all depends on how much the media promotes it and whether children start picking it up.”
Salman’s work front
On the work front, Salman will soon be seen hosting Bigg Boss 19, which starts on August 24. Apart from that, he is working on the film Battle of Galwan. His last release was Sikandar, in which he starred opposite Rashmika Mandanna.
Season 3 of the World Padel League (WPL) is scheduled to take place from August 12 to 16 at Mumbai’s NESCO Centre.
WPL Season 3 FAQs
When and where is WPL Season 3 taking place?
It’s scheduled for August 12–16, 2025, at Mumbai’s NESCO Centre, Hall No. 5.How many teams are competing this season?
The league expanded from four to six franchises, thanks to the addition of two new teams.Where can fans watch or stream the matches?
In India: Zee Café, & Flix, Zee Zest on TV, and FanCode exclusively online. Globally: broadcasters across 150+ countries, including DAZN, Willow TV, and AfricaXP.What brands are backing Season 3?
Title sponsor: Meteora Developers; powered-by sponsor: Maisour. Others include EaseMyTrip, Bisleri, District by Zomato (ticketing), and more.How can fans book tickets?
Tickets are available exclusively via District by Zomato, with courtside seats starting from ₹999.What’s the format of Season 3?
It features 11 high-octane matches over five days, with a mix of men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles.Who organizes the World Padel League?
The league is run by Iconik Sports & Events Ltd. in collaboration with the Indian Padel Federation.Who are the franchises and their owners?
Khan Tigers – Sohail Khan
Panorama Panthers – Panorama Productions
Vedanta Leopards – Vedanta Group
SG Pipers Cheetahs – SG Sports & Entertainment
Game Changers Lions – Game Changers FZCO
Vernost Jaguars – Vernost
Why is WPL gaining traction in India?
Participation and infrastructure for padel in India have more than doubled recently, positioning the country as a rising hub for the sport.What energizes WPL’s appeal?
It’s fast-paced, inclusive, doubles-only action on glass-enclosed courts, blending entertainment and high-skill athleticism in a compact, accessible format.
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